2. Aria S
Who wishes to be called a true Christian
must diligently practice humility;
Humility originates from Jesus' kingdom.
Arrogance is like the devil;
God teaches everyone to hate it,
so that pride does not prevail.

3. Recitative B
Mankind is dung, filth, ashes and earth;
is it possible, that by overconfidence,
as if by a brood of the devil,
it can still be bewitched?
Ah, Jesus, God's Son,
Creator of all things,
was humble and lowly for our sake,
He suffered shame and scorn;
and you, you pitiful worm, you seek to boast?
Can this be Christian behavior?
Go, be ashamed, you proud creature,
repent and follow Christ's footsteps;
throw yourself down before God in spiritual faith!
In His own time he will raise you up again.

4. Aria B
Jesus, bow down my heart
under your powerful hand,
so that I do not toss off my salvation
like the first flames of hell.
Let me seek Your humility
and curse pride utterly;
give me a lowly self-image,
so that I may be pleasing to You!